Communications and Outreach Manager — Anchorage, AK
Organization:North Pacific Research Board
Job Title: Communications and Outreach Manager
Location: Anchorage, AK
Hours and Compensation: Salary is negotiable, commensurate with experience and qualifications
Application Deadline: Oct. 15, 2012
Position Dates: Start date – Dec. 1, 2012
Organization Overview
The Board supports wide ranging marine research in an effort to achieve its overall mission of building a clear understanding of the North Pacific, Bering Sea, and Arctic Ocean ecosystems that enables effective management and sustainable use of marine resources. To do this, NPRB emphasizes research that we think best addresses pressing fishery management or marine ecosystem information needs.
NPRB funding has been used by investigators in 22 states, as well as in Russia and Canada. See map
Description
The North Pacific Research Board (NPRB) in Anchorage sponsors research relating to the fisheries or marine ecosystems in the North Pacific Ocean, Bering Sea, and Arctic Ocean, and is seeking a skilled science communication manager to fill the full-time, exempt position of Communication and Outreach Manager. This position will be responsible for managing the communication and outreach programs of NPRB (http://www.nprb.org), working with funded researchers on outreach for the annually funded science projects and sharing research results from the integrated ecosystem research projects – the Bering Sea Project (http://bsierp.nprb.org), the Gulf of Alaska Project (http://gulfofalaska.nprb.org) and Arctic initiatives (http://arctic.nprb.org).
Responsibilities
Specifically, this Communication and Outreach Manager will spearhead the web, social media, video and image library projects, including:
- Participate in website revision planning and implementation and transfer information to new sites
- Write web stories for all NPRB websites related to ecosystem projects and regular science programs; track and report on website metrics.
- Implement and maintain social media presence.
- Work with outside design consultant and NPRB staff to develop and maintain organized, searchable in-house image library, using cataloging software such as MediaPro
- Develop and monitor system for off-site digital upload of annual photo contest entries into NPRB photo library system
- Collect and organize images from researchers to accompany research stories in print and online,
- Input and organize metadata for existing and new image files. Work with NPRB staff and stakeholders to keep tags, keywords and other elements related to files up-to-date and searchable
- Coordinate, oversee and log all photo library usage, insuring proper credit is given and making others aware of potential copyright issues
- Coordinate the annual photo contest,
- Edit YouTube style videos and set up and maintain NPRB YouTube Channel
The Communication and Outreach Manager will also help guide researchers in outreach activities and share research results including:
- Work with scientists and NPRB Program Managers to write and/or edit and proofread research stories, project synopses, research summaries, calendars, reports and other content as needed;
- Set up and staff NPRB displays at science and educational conferences;
- Assist with planning and hosting communication workshops at the annual Alaska Marine Science Symposium and educational professional development workshops.
- Other duties as requested.
The Communication and Outreach Manager will work in the Anchorage office under the supervision of the Communication and Outreach Director, and will work closely with the science team and Science Director. Candidates should demonstrate success in executing science communication programs and a solid working knowledge of marine science. Familiarity with Alaska’s marine ecosystems is preferred.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, English, or marine science and a proven track record in communications with at least five years of experience in managing science communication programs and communicating science to public audiences. Experience interpreting ocean science, consulting with scientific investigators, and translating research findings for appropriate audiences. Knowledge of science communication principles, media, and public education techniques. Advanced knowledge of common web editing tools, social media, Internet resources, system management on server-client systems, communications software, and networking solutions. Proficiency in MS Office, Dreamweaver/Contribute, web content-management systems, iMovie, Photoshop, Bridge, Final Cut, MediaPro and HTML preferred. A motivated, self-starter with a positive attitude and ability to work well in a small team environment, capacity to multi-task, superior writing and communication skills, and a strong interest in the marine sciences also required.
How to Apply
Candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, salary history, writing samples and contact information for three work-related references no later than October 15, 2012. Please send electronic versions of these documents to:
Human Resources Attn: Cindy Ecklund
PO Box 1329
Seward, AK 99664-1837
Inquiries may be directed to Communication and Outreach Director Nora Deans ([email protected], 907-644-6707 or Science Director Francis Wiese ([email protected], 907-644-6713.
